In The Oregonian's news podcast, Today in Oregon, for Thursday, May 8, 2008:

• A longtime recreational area, Roslyn Lake, is drying up this week as PGE drains it with the decommissioning of its Bull Run hydroelectric project; Portland area residents have enjoyed boating, swimming, fishing and watching wildlife on the lake since 1912

• The Duke Spirit, an English band that's released its second album, Neptune, is playing in Portland tonight as part of its tour in the U.S.

• Portland Opera is ending its season on a grand note, with a production of Aida